Schooled in savings
Lower-income families across Brimbank have been taking advantage of a new Smith Family program that helps with back-to-school expenses.
The savings program, Saver Plus, provides...
Child protection funding boost
A multi-million dollar investment in improving child protection services is coming to Melbourne’s west, with new programs to be trialled in Brimbank.
Families and Children’s...
Brimbank pioneers honoured
By Tate Papworth and Ewen McRae
A pioneer for women in ambulance services has been recognised for her decades of work.
Georgie Hall, who received the...
Tiny broadcaster a laugh a minute
Seerat Dhiman has been taking over the airwaves – and she’s doing it at the tender age of five.
Seerat, who is in grade 1...
Sports revamp a winner
A boost for Brimbank sport will make it easier for greater female participation and improve year-round access at two major facilities.
Work was completed last...
Northern rail in service struggle
The Craigieburn and Upfield train lines are among the worst for delayed and cancelled services in the Metro network, according to latest performance data.
Public...
Arrest made after elderly woman found critically injured in driveway of St Albans house
Update: A woman has been arrested at an address near where the elderly woman was found with critical injuries.
Earlier
A 77-year-old woman is fighting for life after...
Police search for missing woman
Police are appealing for public help to locate 22-year-old woman Jessica Ralph.
Ms Ralph was last seen in Alice Street, Sunshine on Thursday, January 25.
Police...
Light change set to ease traffic
By Alesha Capone and Timna Jacks (The Age)
VicRoads will change the sequencing of traffic light signals at a Hoppers Crossing intersection, in a bid...
Ardeer retiree scoops The Pools
A retired man from Ardeer is looking forward to relaxing in his retirement after winning a division one prize of $443,889.70 in The Pools...
Brimbank’s Most Wanted: January 30, 2018
Let’s help Brimbank Police. If you have any information in relation to these people, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact your...
Police appeal to locate missing siblings
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate three young Sunshine siblings.
The Jacobs children, Shyklah (13), Autumn (8) and Nakia Aang (nine months) were...
Keilor Downs lizards moved
A proposed Keilor Downs development has resulted in the relocation of native striped legless lizards.
Soho Living has sought permission to construct a residential mixed...
Changing the date up for debate
Brimbank City Council hasn’t ruled out moving its Australia Day celebrations away from January 26.
At last week’s Brimbank Australia Day Awards ceremony, chief executive...
Brimbank names its young citizen of the year
As a teenager, Michael Lim felt disengaged and facing a bleak future.
Yet after surrounding himself with strong mentors, he was able to turn his...
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Export excellence awarded
The state’s top exporters were celebrated at the Governor of Victoria Export Awards last week.
Fourteen businesses were honoured at the awards, including advanced technology...
